Dimplex XLF50, XLF100, XLF74 Owner's Manual

Owner’s Manual

Model
XLF50
XLF74
XLF100

7214410100R02

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: Always read this manual rst
before attempting to install or use this replace. For your safety, always
comply with all warnings and safety instructions contained in this manual
to prevent personal injury or property damage.

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www.dimplex.com

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Table of Contents

Always use a qualied technician or
service agency to repair this replace.

!

NOTE: Procedures and tech­niques that are considered important
enough to emphasize.

CAUTION: Procedures and tech-

niques which, if not carefully followed,

will result in damage to the equip-

ment.

WARNING: Procedures and

techniques which, if not carefully
followed, will expose the user to
the risk of re, serious injury, or
death.

Welcome & Congratulations ...................3

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ..................4

Quick Reference Guide ......................6

Fireplace Installation ........................7

Installation ................................7

For Bathroom Use ......................... 11

Final Assembly ............................12

Operation ................................14

Maintenance .............................19

Warranty ................................20

Technical Support .........................22

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Welcome & Congratulations

Thank you and congratulations for purchasing an electric replace from
Dimplex. Please use our convenient online registration page to record
your model and serial numbers for future reference at

www.dimplex.com/register

NO NEED TO RETURN TO THE STORE

Questions with operation or assembly? Require Parts Information?

Product Under Manufacturer’s Warranty?

Contact us at:  www.dimplex.com/customer_support

For Troubleshooting and Technical Support

OR  Toll-Free 1-888-DIMPLEX (1-888-346-7539)

Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST

In order to better serve you, please have your model and serial number

ready or register your product online before calling (See above)

Model and Serial
Number Label

Please carefully read and save these instructions.

CAUTION: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before

starting installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
a possible electric shock, re hazard and will void the warranty.

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When using electrical appliances,
basic precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, and injury to
persons, including the following:

① Read all instructions before
installing or using this electric
replace.

② This replace is hot when in
use. To avoid burns, do not let
bare skin touch hot surfaces.

The trim around the heater outlet

becomes hot during heater opera­tion.

DANGER: High temperatures

may be generated under certain
abnormal conditions. Do not par­tially or fully cover or obstruct the
front of this heater.

③ Extreme caution is neces-

sary when any heater is used by

or near children or invalids and

whenever the unit is left operating
and unattended.

④ Young children should be

supervised to ensure that they do

not play with the appliance.

⑤ The appliance is not intended
for use by young children or
inrmed persons without supervi­sion.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

⑥ Do not operate the unit after

it malfunctions. Disconnect power
at the service panel and contact

Dimplex Technical Service for ser­vice 1-888-346-7539.

⑦ Do not use outdoors.

⑧ Never locate replace where

it may fall into a bathtub or other

water container.

⑨ To disconnect the replace,
turn the controls off, then dis­connect the circuit at the main
disconnect panel.

⑩ Do not locate the heater im­mediately below a xed socket­outlet.

⑪ Do not insert or allow foreign

objects to enter any ventilation

or exhaust opening as this may

cause an electric shock or re, or
damage to the heater.

⑫ To prevent a possible fire, do
not block air intakes or exhaust in
any manner.

⑬ All electrical heaters have
hot and arcing or sparking parts
inside. Do not use in areas where
gasoline, paint, or ammable
liquids are used or stored.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

⑭ Use this heater only as

described in this manual. Any
other use not recommended by
the manufacturer may cause re,
electric shock or injury to persons.

⑮ Do not burn wood or other

materials in the electric replace.

⑯ Do not strike the replace
glass.

⑰ Always use a certied elec­trician should new circuits be
required.

⑱ Disconnect all power supply
before performing any cleaning,
maintenance or relocation of the
unit.

⑲ When transporting or stor-

ing the unit and cord, keep in a
dry place, free from excessive

vibration and store so as to avoid

damage.

WARNING: Remote control
contains small batteries. Keep
away from children. If swallowed,

seek medical attention immedi­ately.

WARNING: Do not install bat-

tery backwards, charge, put in re

or mix with used or other battery

types - may explode or leak caus­ing injury.

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NOTE: Changes or modica-

tions not expressly approved by

the party responsible for compli­ance could void user's authority to
operate the equipment.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

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Quick Reference Guide

Figure 1

1. The electrical information re­garding your electric replace
can be found on the rating
label located on the top of the
unit.

Please use our convenient online
registration page to record your

model and serial numbers for

future reference at

www.dimplex.com/register

2. If you have any technical
questions or concerns re-

garding the operation of your

electric replace, or require
service contact customer ser­vice at 1-888-346-7539.

3. For dimensions of your re­place, refer to Figure 1.

16.49 in

419 mm

15.82 in.

402 mm

15.00 in.

381 mm

5.79 in.

147 mm

4.34 in.

110 mm

XLF50 50.31 in [1278 mm]
XLF74 74.31 in [1887 mm]

XLF100 100.31 in [2548 mm]

XLF50 51.41 in [1306 mm]
XLF74 75.41 in [1941 mm]

XLF100 101.41 in [2576 mm]

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CAUTION: Ensure installation

does not allow replace to be in
direct contact with building vapor

barrier or insulation and meets all

local building code.

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NOTE: A dedicated, properly
fused 15 Amp circuit is re­quired, rated for the appropri­ate voltage (120V, 240V).

WARNING: Construction and

wiring must comply with local
building codes and other ap­plicable regulations to reduce
the risk of re, electric shock
and injury to persons.

WARNING: To reduce the risk

of re, electric shock or injury to
persons, always use a licensed
electrician.

WARNING: To reduce the risk
of re, do not store or use gaso­line or other ammable vapors or
liquids in the vicinity of the heater.

1. Select a location that is not

susceptible to moisture and
is away from drapes, furniture
and high trafc.

2. Unpack the replace and hard-

ware from the box.

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NOTE: Leave the front glass

and partially reective glass,
safely, in the box until the time

Fireplace Installation

you are ready to install it.

3. Store the replace in a safe,
dry and dust free location until

you are ready to install the

replace.

Installation

CAUTION: Two people will be

required for various steps of

this procedure.

This design of this unit allows
three options for installation:

partial recess, ush mounted or
sub-surface mounted.

CAUTION: Sub-surface

mounting should be limited
to ½ in. (10 mm) to ensure

adequate air ow of heated air
out of the rebox area.

1. Prepare a wall with a framed
opening of 16 in. (40.6 cm)
high,

• XLF50 - 50 ⅝ in. (128.7 cm)

• XLF74 - 74 ⅝ in. (189.7 cm)

• XLF100 - 100 ⅝ in. (255.7 cm)
wide, with a bottom sill that is
a minimum of 4 in. (10.2 cm)
deep. The sill can be con­structed to support the front

of the unit to allow the power
supply wires to easily be run

behind or ush with the back

of the unit and a pass thru